Erjingtiao is a Sichuan specialty pepper.

It is somewhat different from the peppers we have seen. The corners of the pepper are very slender, and the tip of the pepper has a small hook similar to a "J" shape. The oil of this kind of pepper is bright red and very spicy, so it is a very popular pepper variety in Sichuan. Usually, it is eaten as fresh food, stir-fried, or made into chili powder, which is a good seasoning product. Green fruits are harvested from May to October, while red peppers are harvested from July to September.

Tips for purchasing Erjingtiao

1. Look at the appearance: good peppers have thick flesh, complete fruit shape, bright and shiny color, smooth skin, high oil content and spicy taste. Stronger.

2. Look at the size: When purchasing peppers, you should choose peppers that are uniform in size, have no damage to the skin, and have no wormholes.

3. Look at the skin: bell peppers should be selected with smooth skin, large and straight size, no cavities, thick flesh, crisp texture, sweet taste and high water content.

4. According to cooking needs, if you want to make kimchi, you should choose mature red fruits, while if you want to make fresh vegetables and stir-fry, you should choose young green fruits.

5. When selecting fresh peppers, pay attention to the fruit shape and color that match the characteristics of the variety. For example, the color can be bright green, dark green, red, or yellow.